Rewards kindness punishes cruelty

Christ

Russian folk belief, as catalogued by Ivanits, records legends of Christ walking the earth disguised as a poor traveler, often paired with Saint Peter, testing the hospitality of people he meets and rewarding generosity or punishing stinginess and cruelty before revealing himself — a wandering-teacher-and-judge pattern repeated with local variation.

Cat Sìth

Some tales speak of Cat Sidhes blessing households or rewarding those who show them respect, while others warn of their vindictive nature when slighted.

Bake-danuki

In many tales, they're known to reward kindness and punish cruelty, showcasing a complex moral code that defies simple categorization.

Chickcharney

Conversely, those who display carelessness, greed, or disrespect towards the forest may face a string of misfortunes, ranging from minor inconveniences to life-altering calamities.